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| bio | website | pocacoop.com |
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| location | Portland, OR | |
| age | 32 | |
| visits | member for | 6 months |
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I am an acupuncturist and web developer in Portland, OR.
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What tools on a multi-tool do I actually need? 2x on the chain tool. If you mountain bike much, this could save you from a long walk out of the woods. |
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Mar 19 |
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Does helmet padding contribute to the safety of a helmet? Yes crumples rather than "crumble", is quite similar to smashes. |
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Mar 18 |
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Are road bikes durable for use on roads full of cracks and potholes? This is my daily commuter, super comfy, fast enough, durable. This bike will make you happy. surlybikes.com/bikes/cross_check |
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Mar 18 |
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What to do with old tires? You could take them to a community bike repair shop. These guys aren't super close to Irvine but maybe there is something similar closer to you. bicyclekitchen.com |
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Mar 12 |
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Uncomfortable SPD pedals 2x on the above. Dialing the preload back so that it is easier to unclip is key. It will make you much more comfortable and confident. You can increase the preload once you feel more comfortable, but unless you are regularly popping out of the clip when you pull up against your shoe there is little reason to do so. Better to be able to get unclipped quickly. |
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Nov 22 |
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Feet on the middle of the pedals This was why I said that clipless might be the answer, because they essentially turn your entire shoe into a pedal platform. However, I would bet that your frame is too small for you. I'm the same height as you and I feel very comfortable on a 58cm frame. If you decide to look for a new frame you might want to consider something with a more slack geometry. I.E. Has a head tube angle of < 70 degrees. Also the a less vertical down tube angle will move the bottom bracket and thus your feet further forward, relative to your hips. Slack geometry = better stability. Maybe this would work... |
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Nov 21 |
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Ideal pants for bicycle commuting the rain Maybe I just need to embrace being wet, skip the rain pants, and towel off when I get home. I do love the shoe covers, they keep my feet toasty warm when it gets really cold. |
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Nov 21 |
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Ideal pants for bicycle commuting the rain True, when it really rains you are going to be wet no matter what. I guess I'm looking for a piece of gear that will keep me a little more comfortable when there is light rain, and I'm not worried about getting wet when it super rainy. |
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Nov 21 |
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Ideal pants for bicycle commuting the rain Some how I missed this pair of pants when I looked at Showers Pass. They look just right. And yea, it really doesn't matter what you are wearing when it rains 2 in in a day, you are going to be wet. Best you can hope for is warm enough to stay comfortable. Thanks for pointing out those pants hillsons. |
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Oct 27 |
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Why is my front Derailleur not shifting as smooth as it used to? This Park Manual is super useful if you are trying to learn how to maintain your bike. amazon.com/Park-Tool-BBB-2-Bicycle-Repair/dp/B001B6NAW2/… |
